Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].Roadbuilding70-year-old steel truss bridge in Iowa closed due to sinkingThe steel truss bridge over the Wapsipinicon River in Black Hawk County, Iowa, will likely be closed until spring because a piling is sinking into the ground, according to news reports. Heavy trucks reportedly were driven over the bridge, which has an 8-ton weight limit, on East Bennington Road in the Bruggeman Wildlife Area, causing […]October 6, 2017RoadbuildingDriverless taxis could soon hit the road in South CarolinaA project to deploy driverless taxis to take workers to and from their jobs in Greenville County, South Carolina, won a $4 million grant from the Federal Highway Administration. “County officials will use the funds to deploy an integrated system of ‘taxi-shuttles,’ known locally as ‘A-Taxis,’ on public roads,” an FHWA news release says. […]October 6, 2017RoadbuildingPrivate sector proposals sought for Pa. transportation projectsThe Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is calling on the private sector for innovative transportation projects. PennDOT says it will accept unsolicited proposals for transportation projects from the private sector through October 31. “The submission period applies to PennDOT-owned projects and infrastructure,” a PennDOT news release says. “During this period, the private sector can submit proposals […]October 6, 2017Construction EquipmentVactor unveils concept HXX vacuum excavator designed for maximum payload at ICUEEVactor Manufacturing has been designing its concept vacuum excavator for three years and plans to begin production in mid-2018, says Ben Schmidt, company product manager. The company debuted the concept truck, which is designed to evenly distribute payload throughout the vacuum excavation process, at the ICUEE show in Louisville, Kentucky. The design for the new […]October 5, 2017DealersUnited Rentals finalizes purchase of Neff for $1.3 billionUnited Rentals completed its acquisition of Neff Corporation on October 2 for a total purchase price of $1.3 billion. This marks the second major acquisition by United Rentals this year. In April it completed a $965 million purchase of NES Rentals Holdings. Then, a week after its announcement in August it would purchase Neff, United […]October 5, 2017RoadbuildingMo. coalition forms to lure high-speed Hyperloop route for I-70A new coalition is raising money to try to attract a Hyperloop route to Missouri between Kansas City, Columbia and St. Louis along Interstate 70. The coalition hopes to beat out other urban areas around the world to entice the Hyperloop One company to build its first Hyperloop route in Missouri. The company says it […]October 5, 2017RoadbuildingWork to begin on widening I-40 at Jackson, Tenn.Ground has been broken on widening 3 miles of Interstate 40 from four lanes to six in Jackson, Tennessee. The $67 million project also includes improving two intersections and building a new one along the highway, between west of the U.S. 45 Bypass and west of State Route 5. Two bridges—at SR 5 and SR […]October 5, 2017TrailersTalbert’s new 35CC trailer designed for unloading equipment in tight spacesTalbert’s new 35CC-HRG lowbed trailer, unveiled Tuesday at the ICUEE show in Louisville, Kentucky, is designed to load and unload construction equipment in tight spaces with its beavertail and ramps. The beavertail and spring-assisted ramp, which can be raised and lowered, allows operators to drive equipment over the back of the trailer without having to […]October 4, 2017Construction EquipmentAstec Industries acquires RexCon in $26 million cash dealAstec Industries has bought the assets of RexCon LLC, a concrete batch plant manufacturer based in Burlington, Wisconsin, for $26 million cash. “The acquisition of RexCon reflects our stated strategy to drive focused growth, both organically and through acquisitions of strong companies, that serve the infrastructure, aggregate and mining, and energy industries,” said Astec CEO […]October 4, 2017RoadbuildingNCDOT recommends drones for speedier crash investigationsA study by the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation recommends drones for speeding up accident investigations. The study says that large accident scenes can be documented in less than 30 minutes with drones versus almost 2 hours with current investigative methods. Such quicker documentation can also lead to faster reopening of roads […]October 4, 2017Previous PagePage 237 of 258Next PageTop StoriesCompact ExcavatorsBull Equipment Charges Into U.S. Market with Low-Cost Mini Excavator LineupThe five model mini excavator lineup touts prices up to “40 percent lower than big-brand alternatives.”Wheel LoadersA Closer Look: Volvo’s New Next-Gen L260 Wheel LoaderThe DirtKubota’s Next-Gen Excavators: Why are They So Popular?Compact Track LoadersTakeuchi’s First EH-Controlled Compact Track Loader – the TL11R3Featured SponsorStop Wasting Time on Grade Checks
